There are 4 ways to get from Taunton to Basildon by train, subway, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, subway
best- Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the subway from Paddington to Barking stationsubway Hammersmith & City
3h 2m£72–123Drive 173.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Taunton to Basildoncar 173.7 mi
3h 46m£44–64Bus
- Take the bus from Merry Monk to Hammersmith Bus Stationbus Sf3
5h 50mTrain, fly
- Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BRS - LCY
6h 25m£260–371
Taunton to Basildon by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Taunton to Basildon is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Taunton to Basildon is to train and subway which takes 3h 2m and costs £70 - £130.
No, there is no direct bus from Taunton to Basildon station. However, there are services departing from Merry Monk and arriving at Hammersmith Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Taunton to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Basildon via Paddington and Barking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Taunton and Basildon is 171 miles. The road distance is 174.7 miles.
The best way to get from Taunton to Basildon without a car is to train and subway which takes 3h 2m and costs £70 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Taunton to Basildon, including transfers.
Taunton to Basildon bus services, operated by Berrys Coaches, depart from Merry Monk station.
Taunton to Basildon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.
Taunton to Basildon bus services, operated by Berrys Coaches, arrive at Hammersmith Bus Station.
What companies run services between Taunton, England and Basildon, England?
Berrys Coaches operates a bus from Merry Monk to Hammersmith Bus Station once daily, and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £230–550
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £230–550
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to London City Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £55–330
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to London City Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £140–390
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Paddington to Barking station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7
- Schedules at
- London Underground (Tube)
Train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 01823 331 356
- info@berryscoaches.co.uk
- Website
- Berrys Coaches
Bus from Merry Monk to Hammersmith Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Berrys Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Taunton to Basildon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taunton to Basildon is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Taunton to Basildon.
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